DVD/Box Set Discussion

[Bnightwing]

sad

 

[lespaul59]

How is the Blu Ray packaging compair to the DVD sets? I personaly can't stand the overlaping dvd, I just think there is a big chance in damaging the disks unless you take the top disk off to get to the bottom disk. I loved the packaging for seasons 1-4. And the packaging for Bird of Prey might be my favorite packaging next to the dvd sets that come with the slim cases(I guess thats what you call them). I just think that for what you pay for WB dvd season sets the packaging could be a little better.

 

[heliorei]

Yeah, as much as I adore Tom Welling, it does make me a little crazy that he doesn't want to put himself out there and do publicity in any way, shape or form for the DVDs.

He even stopped doing interviews for the Smallville Magazine, no wonder they're going to stop production.

Don't get me wrong but I think the man is tired of the show, IMHO: 8 years playing the same character and the renewal for another year was more about the people who depended on the show not going out of work.

These are hard times.

Look at Scrubs: it got renewal for a ninth season. Bill Lawrence, the exec producer said it was more important for the 100 plus people who depended on the show to keep their jobs. ABC was interested in the renewal in spite of many actors wanted to leave the show (most of them did).

In Tom's case, I guess, it was everything on his shoulders: no renewal, no show, no jobs. Everyone depended on him.

IMHO, he accepted signing contract for another year (two years?) but i'm sure, he had a lot of demands: no publicity, no interviews...

When was the last interview Tom gave about Smallville? Season Five?

And Comic-Cons? Season three? I can't even remember...

I know he is a private kind of guy but I think he should be more opened when it comes to interviews: it's a good PR move to help his career, I guess.

Kiefer Sutherland (24) is constantly giving interviews and 24 is going for a season 8: He was even at Comic Con last year for the promotion of 24 seventh season.


I don't know what's going on Tom's mind: maybe, he has diferent priorities in his professional life.

 

[Eric Brooks]

I know he is a private kind of guy

this is probably it. He just likes to do his thing on camera and go home at the end of the day, chill with family/friends/gf and repeat. To him (which I admire, same reason I admire Bale) it's more about the craft than the perks/fame. He more than likey feels that interviews aren't neccesary as any questions you have regarding what's taking place in the show can be answered by watching it. Beyond those particular questions, anything taking place behind the scenes or in their personal lives should remain non public domain. (little season 1 reference ). Christain Bale is the same exact way

many actors/actresses are that way; nothing wrong with it at all

 

[Eric Brooks]

How is the Blu Ray packaging compair to the DVD sets? I personaly can't stand the overlaping dvd, I just think there is a big chance in damaging the disks unless you take the top disk off to get to the bottom disk. I loved the packaging for seasons 1-4. And the packaging for Bird of Prey might be my favorite packaging next to the dvd sets that come with the slim cases(I guess thats what you call them). I just think that for what you pay for WB dvd season sets the packaging could be a little better.

you could always back up your dvds onto your computer or burn extra copies onto DVDR's for personal use so whenever you want to get your Smallville fix (or any DVD fix) you can watch the burnt copies and keep your original copies in near mint condition. This is the system I use at least and it works.

don't have to worry about scratching those expensive discs

 

[Cmill216]

this is probably it. He just likes to do his thing on camera and go home at the end of the day, chill with family/friends/gf and repeat. To him (which I admire, same reason I admire Bale) it's more about the craft than the perks/fame. He more than likey feels that interviews aren't neccesary as any questions you have regarding what's taking place in the show can be answered by watching it. Beyond those particular questions, anything taking place behind the scenes or in their personal lives should remain non public domain. (little season 1 reference ). Christain Bale is the same exact way

many actors/actresses are that way; nothing wrong with it at all

....He's on Smallville. He's not doing prestigious films or big time dramas. He's an actor on a teen action series on The CW. His fans have been extremely loyal to him, and without their support, he'd be out of a job. The least he could do is do an interview or two every once and a while. Or maybe show up at one convention every five years.

 

[triplet]

....He's on Smallville. He's not doing prestigious films or big time dramas. He's an actor on a teen action series on The CW. His fans have been extremely loyal to him, and without their support, he'd be out of a job. The least he could do is do an interview or two every once and a while. Or maybe show up at one convention every five years.

Well, if they don't require he do any of that stuff, then I don't blame him for not doing it.

As a fan, I'm of course disappointed, and I think the commentaries are an important feature for fans and he should do it.

But what can you do if he doesn't want to and he's not contractually obligated to do it?

 

[heliorei]

....He's on Smallville. He's not doing prestigious films or big time dramas. He's an actor on a teen action series on The CW. His fans have been extremely loyal to him, and without their support, he'd be out of a job. The least he could do is do an interview or two every once and a while. Or maybe show up at one convention every five years.

Well, if they don't require he do any of that stuff, then I don't blame him for not doing it.

As a fan, I'm of course disappointed, and I think the commentaries are an important feature for fans and he should do it.

But what can you do if he doesn't want to and he's not contractually obligated to do it?

I think it always important to have some form of publicity and if not just for the fans, but also from a career perspective. Publicity is any shape is good publicity.

I'm sure there's a lot of stories when it comes to his directing, such it happenned this year with "injustice" or last year with Apocalypse.

You're disappointed and avidreader is a "little crazy" about Tom's point of view. Imagine all the other fans...

Imagine this: You go to Comic-Con San Diego to see the Smallville Panel: wouldn't TW be the main reason for you to be there besides trying to find what will the theme or season 9? Have him answer one or two questions?

Last year was Allison Mack and Justin Hartley...
Two years ago was Erica Durance and Laura Vandervoort
Three years ago was Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk (correct if I'm wrong)

And Tom? I think last time was season three, like six years ago...the last interview I remembered he gave, was back when season five was about to start and he said in that season was going to have "more moments" than the previous four.

I respect his perspective of things trying to keep his personal life apart form his professional one but like cmill216 said, it's a tv show on a small network, not some big feature.

It wouldn't hurt to spend a morning or an evening doing some interviews: Just once a year. It's a reasonable request.~

BTW, I liked your episode reviews.

 

[triplet]

I respect his perspective of things trying to keep his personal life apart form his professional one but like cmill216 said, it's a tv show on a small network, not some big feature.

Yeah, it may be a small TV show instead of a feature, but those actors don't work the same long hours that Tom does. He works 15 or 16 hour days five or six days a week.

They also get more rehearsal and more time to themselves in between setups and they're productions have been completed long before they do any interviews to promote it.

He gives us so much already. While I would love for him to do more, I know he's only human.

It wouldn't hurt to spend a morning or an evening doing some interviews: Just once a year. It's a reasonable request.~

He should, and I wish he would, but he probably won't unless his new contract stipulates it.

BTW, I liked your episode reviews.

Thanks.

 

[Webhead2006]

this is probably it. He just likes to do his thing on camera and go home at the end of the day, chill with family/friends/gf and repeat. To him (which I admire, same reason I admire Bale) it's more about the craft than the perks/fame. He more than likey feels that interviews aren't neccesary as any questions you have regarding what's taking place in the show can be answered by watching it. Beyond those particular questions, anything taking place behind the scenes or in their personal lives should remain non public domain. (little season 1 reference ). Christain Bale is the same exact way

many actors/actresses are that way; nothing wrong with it at all

YEa as much as i would love for tom to be more open and do interviews/cons for the show i fully understand why he wants to stay private when not on set and jsut wants time off set to rest and do regular stuff he cant do when filming.

 

[The Caped Knight]

It's the best cover since Season 4

Agreed .

 

[Webhead2006]

dvd packaging i have liked how sliders season 3/4 have their dvd placed.

 

[LVforever]

I am going to scream if there isn't a Bloodline commentary with LV on the DVD

 

[heliorei]

Yeah, it may be a small TV show instead of a feature, but those actors don't work the same long hours that Tom does. He works 15 or 16 hour days five or six days a week.

They also get more rehearsal and more time to themselves in between setups and they're productions have been completed long before they do any interviews to promote it.

He gives us so much already. While I would love for him to do more, I know he's only human.



He should, and I wish he would, but he probably won't unless his new contract stipulates it.



Thanks.

well, there's a slight problem: what Tom does, so does every lead actor on any Tv series. Kiefer Sutherland on 24 or Hugh Laurie on House or Jensen Ackles/Jared Padalecki on SuperNatural. These examples are from actors from whom the respective shows heavyly depend on.

Both you and I agree Tom should do interviews: again, All I ask is an interview once a year. Heck, I wouldn't mind somehow, Tom would do a pre-recorded video at the Smallville studios in Vancouver to send to the Smallville fans who go the Comic-Cons at San Diego (It's been confirmed a Smallville Panel at San Diego's Comic-Con this year).

Something like: "I'm sorry I can't be there but I want to thank you for your support..."

What time does something like that take to do? I'm sure the fans would appreciate something like that.

Again, I admire what Tom does with character over the years and he's the MAIN reason why the show has lived for so long but for God's sake man, give us an interview.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yea it would be great if he would just open up a little bit and do interviews again atless maybe for cw site, tv guide, or even kryptonsite.

 

[Spirited Away]

Maybe it's the fact everybody would ask exactly the same questions:

1) When will Clark fly?
2) When will he don the tights?
3) Any plan on playing The Man of Steel up on the big screen?

 

[Webhead2006]

Yea its too bad that folks had to keep asking that of him when we pretty much know the answer for 2 of the 3 questions. You would think they would try and ask about other elements of the show, and the other actors/writers/etc......

 

[avidreader]

Maybe it's the fact everybody would ask exactly the same questions:

1) When will Clark fly?
2) When will he don the tights?
3) Any plan on playing The Man of Steel up on the big screen?

Isn't everyone's job repetitive from time to time? That's just part of the deal of working and another part of the deal of working is to show your fans that you are out there and you care, not only about them but the project you're working on.

 

[RagingTempest]

S8 DVD Back Cover Revealed!

 

[ironman29758]

S8 DVD Back Cover Revealed!

nice dvd cover which preety much explains the whole season but why disinclude Lightning Lad, why just Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl?

 

[Webhead2006]

Nice back cover i agree would have been nice to see a pic of doomsday or legion.

 

[RagingTempest]

The art of the 6 discs are also revealed!

http://img222.imageshack.us/i/smse8dvd0004b.jpg/

 

[The Caped Knight]

S8 DVD Back Cover Revealed!

The art of the 6 discs are also revealed!

http://img222.imageshack.us/i/smse8dvd0004b.jpg/

Meh not bad.

 

[Prison Mike]

The art of the 6 discs are also revealed!

http://img222.imageshack.us/i/smse8dvd0004b.jpg/

not bad at all...

 

[Sam Fisher]

Reminds me of season 1.